Careers for people who think through their hands
Eight hundred and thirty careers that suit Realistic people, the hands-on, mechanical, outdoor and physical work that comes naturally to people who prefer building, fixing, growing or operating things they can see. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 8 of 17 for Realistic careers.
830 careers in Realistic careers, page 8 of 17
Grocery Delivery Driver
High School Diploma · $44,860
Deliver grocery orders to residential customers for a supermarket or online grocery retailer, providing a reliable and…
Grounds Maintenance Worker
High School Diploma · $46,860
Maintain grounds of properties using hand or power tools, performing tasks such as mowing, trimming, planting,…
Groundworker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,120
Carry out the below-ground and ground-level civil engineering works that form the foundation of every construction…
Gymnast
No Formal Education Needed · $66,710
Perform complex routines requiring strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination as a professional gymnast through…
Handyman
High School Diploma · $49,590
Performs a variety of repair and maintenance tasks for residential and commercial properties, including minor plumbing,…
Harbor Pilot Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $51,520
Assists harbor pilots in navigating vessels safely into and out of ports, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations…
Hardware Associate
High School Diploma · $35,410
Assists customers with hardware selection, provides product information, and helps with basic troubleshooting and…
Hardware Store Specialist
High School Diploma · $35,410
Provide expert advice and service to tradespeople and DIY customers in an independent hardware store or specialist…
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker
No Formal Education Needed · $49,450
Hazardous materials removal workers strip asbestos, lead paint, and contaminated soil from buildings and industrial…
Heat Pump Engineer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
Install, commission, and service air source and ground source heat pump systems for domestic and commercial heating and…
Heat Pump HVAC Specialist
Associate's Degree · $61,010
Install, commission, service, and optimize heat pump systems including air-source, ground-source, and water-source heat…
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $48,750
Heat treating equipment setters run furnaces and induction machines to harden, anneal, or temper metal and plastic…
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
HVAC mechanics install and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems for homes and businesses. They…
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver
High School Diploma · $58,640
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers haul freight over regional and long-haul routes in large commercial vehicles,…
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $65,510
Inspects, maintains, and repairs heavy machinery and vehicles used in construction, mining, and agriculture. Diagnoses…
Heavy Equipment Operator
High School Diploma · $59,850
Operates and maintains heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders to move earth, clear land, and…
Heavy Equipment Operator (Construction)
High School Diploma · $59,850
Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, and forklifts to excavate, move, and grade earth, rock, gravel,…
Heavy Equipment Operator Assistant
No Formal Education Needed · $42,670
Assists heavy equipment operators by performing tasks such as spotting, maintaining equipment, and preparing work sites…
Help Desk Technician
High School Diploma · $61,860
Serves as the first point of contact for IT issues, logging tickets, resolving basic technical problems, and escalating…
Help Desk Technician / IT Support Tier 1
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,860
Provides first-line technical support to end users, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues via phone,…
Helper--Brickmason, Blockmason, Stonemason, and Tile and Marble Setter
High School Diploma · $47,550
A brickmason helper spends the day mixing mortar, cutting brick, hauling materials, and cleaning tools so the lead…
Helper--Painter, Paperhanger, Plasterer, and Stucco Mason
No Formal Education Needed · $40,470
A painting and plastering helper keeps job sites stocked and clear so tradespeople can work without interruption. They…
Helper--Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter
High School Diploma · $42,360
Helpers in the plumbing and pipefitting trades cut pipe, carry materials, and hand tools to journeymen on residential…
Helpers--Electrician
High School Diploma · $42,670
Electrician helpers carry materials, run cable, and hold fixtures in place so electricians can keep working. They take…
Helpers--Extraction Worker
High School Diploma · $47,730
Extraction helpers work on drilling sites, mines, and quarries, hauling gear, washing machinery, and clearing debris…
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Worker
High School Diploma · $39,630
Repair helpers work alongside mechanics and electricians in factories, shops, and commercial buildings, fetching tools,…
Helpers--Production Worker
High School Diploma · $39,070
Production helpers supply materials, hold parts, and clear debris so skilled operators can keep working without…
Helpers--Roofer
High School Diploma · $44,160
Roofing helpers work on roofs and scaffolding alongside small crews, hauling bundles of materials up ladders, handing…
HGV Driver (Class 1)
High School Diploma · $58,640
Drive articulated lorries (Class 1/Category C+E) to transport goods between distribution centres, ports, and customer…
Highway / Road Design Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs roadways, highways, and interchanges including horizontal and vertical alignment, cross-sections, drainage, and…
Highway Maintenance Worker
High School Diploma · $50,260
Highway maintenance workers patch roads, replace signs, clear drains, and plow snow for public agencies through every…
Histology Technician
Associate's Degree · $62,930
Histology technicians cut human tissue into thin sections, stain them, and mount them on glass slides for pathologists…
Histotechnician
Associate's Degree · $62,930
Prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by fixing, processing, embedding, cutting, and staining specimens to…
Histotechnologist / Histologist
Associate's Degree · $62,930
Prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists, performing fixation, embedding, sectioning, and…
Hoist and Winch Operator
High School Diploma · $56,450
Hoist and winch operators lift, lower, and pull loads on construction sites, shipping yards, and logging operations…
Home Appliance Repairer
High School Diploma · $50,990
Home appliance repairers travel to customers' homes to diagnose and fix machines like refrigerators, dryers, and ovens.…
HVAC Apprentice
High School Diploma · $61,010
Assists experienced HVAC technicians with installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air…
HVAC Assistant
High School Diploma · $39,630
Assists HVAC technicians with installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning…
HVAC Controls Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
Install, program, and maintain building automation systems that control heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
HVAC Design Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for commercial, industrial, and residential…
HVAC Helper
High School Diploma · $39,630
Assists HVAC technicians with installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning…
HVAC Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential,…
HVAC Service Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Works with various…
HVAC Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, ensuring optimal performance and…
Hydroelectric Plant Technician
Associate's Degree · $102,040
Hydroelectric plant technicians monitor turbine speed, reservoir levels, and grid load from a control room, then walk…
Hydroelectric Production Manager
Certificate or Vocational Training · $126,060
A hydroelectric production manager runs a facility where water drives turbines to generate electricity, overseeing…
Hydrogen Electrolyzer Technician
Associate's Degree · $73,900
Install, commission, operate, and maintain proton exchange membrane and alkaline water electrolysis systems used to…
Hydrologic Technician
Associate's Degree · $64,790
Hydrologic technicians spend most of their time outside, measuring stream flow, installing well sensors, and collecting…
Industrial Electrician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,190
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems and equipment in industrial settings, ensuring…
Industrial Engineering Technician
Associate's Degree · $66,120
Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the…